Practical Commitment
Children's Ministry Helpers are scheduled on a regular basis, and must be able to commit to a regular rotation. Helpers are usually scheduled two weeks on, four weeks off, unless otherwise agreed upon by the team.
Helpers are responsible to help the teacher with any practical assistance required during the classroom time, handing out supplies and assisting students with the activities. Helpers are asked to please meet with the Sunday School teacher upstairs at 10:15am on Sunday mornings to review that morning's lesson and pray together.
New helpers will be provided initial training that includes classroom orientation, a step-by-step format for leading/teaching, and opportunity for hands on "shadowing" of current teachers/helpers.
Vision Commitment
Children's Ministry Vision Statement
We believe God is raising up a generation of children who are empowered from a young age to release the Kingdom of God wherever they go. We believe that children do not receive a junior Holy Spirit, but can have a deep intimate relationship with God and experience His power displayed through their lives. We teach them to hear God's voice, pray, worship with passion, know and love the Word of God, and to obey the Holy Spirit.
Lifestyle Standards Commitment
As a volunteer, you are an example for the children to look up to. The Bible tells us that teachers are called to a higher level of accountablity (James 3:1), especially when we are influencing and raising up the next generation (Luke 17:2). We want our lives to shine and reflect our love for Jesus both inside and outside of the classroom. As Children's Ministry Volunteers, there are certain behaviours that will violate these lifestyle standards, including:
--illegal alcohol/drug/substance abuse (including vaping)
--premarital sex, sexual acts or pornography
--criminal activity
In addition, we believe in the Biblical definition of gender identity (you are the gender God gave to you at birth) and in His plan for romantic relationships (sexual purity until marriage, and only between a man and a woman). We want to model healthy identity and relationships to the next generation.
If you are struggling with any of the above lifestyle standards, we want to help and support you in knowing your identity in Christ and in following Him as a disciple. Please speak to the head of Children's Ministry.
